Illia is an enthusiastic student from Chernivsti, representing the Romanian ethnic minority in Ukraine. He obtained a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Romania at the Universitatea “Ștefan cel Mare” din Suceava (“Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava) in History and International Relations respectively. He is now privileged to be a student at the College of Europe in Natolin, working towards his second Master’s in European Interdisciplinary Studies. During his studies in Romania, he was a member of the student organisation, using the opportunity offered by the Erasmus+ program and Work and Travel. He has a diverse background and has worked as an Assistant for a People’s Deputy of Ukraine,…

Sofiia is currently on a gap year after graduating from high school. In the future, she aspires to work in the field of international politics and contribute to the development of positive relations between Ukraine and the European Union. Her greatest passion is travelling, exploring other countries, languages, cultures and unique traditions. Sofiia supports the official slogan of the EU – “United in diversity” – and sincerely believes that all countries, like certain musical instruments, differ from each other, but together they harmoniously combine to create an orchestra. She joined the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative in order to contribute to the promulgation of European values…

Hanna is a student of the Faculty of International Relations of Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка (Lviv National University named after Ivan Franko). She is particularly interested in integration into the European Union, so she always tries to participate in related programs. For instance, Hanna is a graduate of EU Study Days and a member of the European Youth Parliament of Ukraine. In addition, she is passionate about journalism and public speaking. Hanna believes that youth activism is a power that can make society stronger.

Anastasiia received her Bachelor degree in Public administration from Харківський національний економічний університет імені Семена Кузнеця (Kharkiv National Economics University named after Simon Kuznets) in 2023. Anastasiia is a graduate of the national program «Derzhavotvorets» and training program «Youth Worker». She’s been an active member of the Scouts of Ukraine for 7 years and has organised camps and activities for children and youth of her local community. Her passions are self-education, travelling, sport and youth work.

Kateryna is studying for a Bachelor degree in Tourism and Recreation at Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка (Lviv National University named after Ivan Franko). She has been volunteering in her local community since 2022, has been an active participant of EU Study Days 2022 and a member of national external committee of the university. Her life motto is “If not me, then who?” which inspires her to make a difference to the world and help people.

Natalya has completed her degree in psychology and has a keen interest in human behaviour and value choices. Through European Programs, she has experience volunteering in Poland and Greece, which expands and enhances her interest in intercultural exchanges. She comes from the occupied territories of the Donetsk region and was displaced twice because of the war. This also motivates her to strive for the freedoms of people’s rights to an ordinary human and peaceful life. In her free time, she likes to enrich her knowledge in psychological and linguistic topics.

Maksym is a first-year undergraduate student studying law. Passionate about representing his country, he engages in diverse foreign projects, embodying the essence of a young activist. On the way to achieving his goals, he is guided by the core values of confidence, unwavering determination, solidarity and tolerance. Maksym envisions a future where he can delve into the realms of international cooperation and foster meaningful relations with the European Union.

After graduating from school Nataliia won a scholarship to study at the International School of Georgia called New School. Social activism and volunteering form a huge part of her life, without which she cannot imagine her life. She took part in a project from the Klitschko Foundation and is a member of Youth Center Ternopil, Med for teens as well as other initiatives in Georgia. Nataliia believes no one should be excluded from society and she lives by the phrase “without being lost, we would not find ourselves.”

Vladyslav is a final year medical student at Національний медичний університет iменi О.О. Богомольця (National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomolets). He is actively involved in developing Ukrainian medicine and its education system by implementing projects through the local Student Council and Student Scientific Society. He has several publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. As a founder of Klats – platform for developing medical education, Vladyslav works on elevating the quality and standards of medical education in his community, and together with a team, volunteers in international medical education projects to unite people in caring about global and individual h…

Oleksandr is an ambitious young man who is curious about politics, diplomacy, and the social sciences. He is currently a student at Odesa Lyceum No. 7 and is also finishing his studies at the British High School. Oleksandr’s extensive volunteering experience has given him outstanding leadership and organisational skills. Furthermore, he has attended numerous conferences and webinars on the subject of international relations and global development. He has a deep understanding of the complex issues facing the world today, and he is determined to find solutions to these challenges. As a Young European Ambassador, Oleksandr believes that European values create a united society and that young…

Yasia is a dedicated young professional advocating for the environment, climate justice and gender equality. She is currently serving as a Project Assistant on Gender and Energy for a Ukraine-focused initiative financed by the European Union. Residing in the Netherlands for the past 18 months, she actively volunteers while passionately representing the values of open-mindedness, kindness, inclusivity, understanding, and tolerance. She strongly believes in addressing crucial issues and contributing to sustainable development reflecting a focussed and impactful approach to driving positive change.

Kateryna is currently studying International Relations, Social Communications and Regional Studies at the Національний університет “Києво-Могилянська академія” (National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”). Her main academic interests include European enlargement and European integration, as well as democratic backsliding and international public law. Kateryna is actively involved in volunteering projects, including the European Youth Parliament and Understanding Europe network activities, and she is passionate about promoting non-formal opportunities and education to young people. Her dream is to work on the sustainable recovery of Ukraine and the country’s European integration in any …

Daria is a final-year undergraduate student majoring in International Relations at Одеський національний університет імені І.І.Мечникова (Odessa National University named after I I Mechnikov). She was an intern at the National Youth Council of Moldova (CNTM), where she worked on the integration of young Ukrainian refugees into the local community. Thanks to the experience gained during her internship and study under the Erasmus+ program, Daria believes in the power of dialogue and cultural exchange to bridge gaps and create a harmonious Europe. Her main idea is that in a world that is increasingly interconnected, these values are essential in building a peaceful and prosperous society.

Mariia is a high school student who is interested in exact sciences, languages and art. She is one of the leaders of the student self-government and takes an active part in organising all kinds of school events, educational, entertaining and volunteering related. She regularly participates in cultural and educational events of her town and youth camps all over the country as well as academic projects and contests. Mariia is fond of learning and is constantly seeking new experiences and ways to improve her skills. She is a great supporter of equality and democracy. Mariia believes that her experience as a Young European Ambassador will help her stand up for her beliefs and change her comm…

Mykhailo is a Bachelor degree student at the Faculty of Economics at Чернівецький національний університет імені Юрія Федьковича (Chernivtsi National University named after Yurij Fedkovich), majoring in Organisation and Management. He has enrolled on various additional courses and training sessions related to his competencies, for example, from Gerce-EI Foundation and Resource Studio. This is his first experience of participating in an international organisation. This step will bring new acquaintances, and with them communication, which can unite people, share values and solve common problems. He is confident that discipline and teamwork will help to achieve any goal.